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Data Skills

R

Python

SAS

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

MS Excel

Wrangling

Analysing

Visualising

Modelling

Soft Skills

Written and verbal communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Work independently

Work under pressure

Teamwork and collaboration

Attention to detail

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Matthew Leonard

Passionate data scientist with 3+ years of experience in interpreting, analysing and visualising data for the biggest school at the University of Newcastle. I play a key role in strategic decisions, with extensive knowledge of teaching and research matters and the ability to problem-solve. I constantly wrangle, analyse and visualise data to assist in decision making. I am particularly skilled in SQL, R and R Studio and visualisation packages/software such as Shiny and Power BI.

Education

Master of Data Science

Computational Intelligence Specialisation

The University of Newcastle

current - 2020

  • 6.2 GPA

Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics

AQF Level 8

The University of Newcastle

2020 - 2019

  • 6.0 GPA

Web Development

Certificate IV

Hunter TAFE

2006 - 2006

Experience

Administrative Officer

School of Education

The University of Newcastle

current - 2012

  • Solely and manually administrate academic workload system for 100+ staff via School-designed MS Access database of 30+ tables, 100+ queries and 11 reports
  • Provide high-level, analytical and strategic support to the Head of School and Deputy Heads of School
  • Analyse teaching and research data and provide reports and create visualisations such as dashboards and web applications
  • Worked closely with Head of School during Course Optimisation project that resulted in an estimated savings of $1.1m in 2021 School teaching costs
  • Provided data for and created dashboard for the School of up-to-date statistics in eight key areas, including income, programs, courses, staff, students and external partnerships

IT / eLearning Support Officer

School of Medicine and Public Health

The University of Newcastle

2016 - 2014

  • Provided reports and contributed to School committees, project teams and working parties
  • Worked flexibly between multiple campuses and hospitals, providing support where and when it was most needed, whilst remaining contactable and communicating with relevant colleagues and stakeholders
  • Trained three cohorts of Bachelor of Medicine students and tutors in Blackboard Collaborate, allowing tutorials to take place online whilst students were on placement
  • Created automated system that created individualised PDFs, attached to personalised emails to thousands of students regarding feedback on assessments

Expo Officer / IT Officer

Careers Service

The University of Newcastle

2012 - 2009

  • Coordinated four annual careers expos, which required liaising with employers, overall event management, marketing and employment and supervision of student assistants
  • Maintained employer contact database and produced reports and statistics when necessary
  • Introduced an online registration system and electronic floor plans for all events
  • Organised numerous, simultaneous events that achieved excellent attendance and feedback from employers and students

Project Officer

Careers Service

The University of Newcastle

2008 - 2008

  • Researched career opportunities and wrote content for the Degrees to Careers project
  • Assisted in design and development of fully-functioning, easy-to-use and engaging website for Degrees to Careers project

Information Officer

Careers Service

The University of Newcastle

2008 - 2007

  • Liaised with external recruiters to provide students and graduates with employment opportunities
  • Analysed student and appointment data and provided charts, tables and written analysis for midyear and annual departmental reports
  • Provided triage support for students and employers, requiring excellent knowledge of all services provided by the department
  • Part of a team that won Vice Chancellor’s Award for General Staff Excellence and National Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services Best Practice Award

Referees

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Professor Susan Ledger

Head of School and Dean of Education
School of Education

The University of Newcastle

N/A

Associate Professor Robert Parkes

Acting Head of School (2019-2020)
School of Education

The University of Newcastle

N/A

Tanille Elley

School Executive Officer
School of Education

The University of Newcastle

N/A

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